Before celluloid animation came into vogue, the dominant form of animation was stop motion. Join us for this two-week class in which you learn the basics of armature building. After focusing on facial features, hair, texture, and clothing, students will build their own wire stop motion puppet and...
At the heart of every great artist is a strong foundation of skills allowing them to take their ideas and turn the imaginary into reality. Join us this summer for a two-week class focusing on the fundamentals of drawing infrastructures. Whether it be exteriors of skyscrapers or interiors of cozy...
Take the first step on an incredible two-week journey as we look at what it means to be a woman in animation. Students will design their own female lead character while studying narrative structure, fairy tales, writing tropes, and stereotypes in animated films. After developing concept art and...
Legendary animator Andreas Deja presents Mushka (2023), an animated short that tells the beautiful and touching tale of a young girl and the tiger cub she’s raising. The screening at The Walt Disney Family Museum marks the film’s world premiere as part of the 66th San Francisco International Film...
Join former Disney Imagineer Julie Svendsen as she discusses the artistry, unique style, and career of her friend and colleague, Disney Legend Walt Peregoy. Peregoy contributed to some of Walt Disney’s most beloved films including Sleeping Beauty (1959) as a background painter, One Hundred and One...
In May, we celebrate the culture and achievements of members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Join us as author Natasha Yim reads her new book, Disney/Pixar Turning Red: Like Mother, Like Daughter, based on the Academy Award®-nominated Disney and Pixar movie Turning Red (2022)...
Join us in celebrating Disney Legend and artist Eyvind Earle’s unique style of background illustration and color design with a special month-long screening of Sleeping Beauty (1959).
This Studio Series might just huff, puff, and blow you away! Join us as we celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Academy Award®-winning Silly Symphony Three Little Pigs (1933) and its acclaimed music, character design, and story. As we look back at the iconic Big Bad Wolf, we also will examine the...
With flowers blooming and birds sweetly singing their song this Spring, it’s the perfect time to join us in this nature-focused workshop. During this Pop-Up, you will explore color theory, bird anatomy, and unconventional design elements. Using flower petals, leaves, and twigs, you will delicately...
80 years ago this month, characters Chip and Dale made their debut in the short film Private Pluto (1943). During this workshop, we will dig up the history and the evolution of the dynamic duo’s design from their first appearance to the Disney+ Original film Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022). We...
Donald Duck’s three rascally nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie share their 85th on-screen anniversary this month. Follow along as we examine their comedic origins and costume designs since their debut in Donald’s Nephews (1938). Focusing on personality and personal style, take inspiration and create...
In March, we celebrate International Women’s Day to honor women’s achievements and highlight gender equality efforts. Join us for a special month-long screening of Brave (2012), the story of a young woman’s struggle to carve her own path in life without severing the bonds of family and tradition.
In celebration of Women’s History Month, join us for our newest in-person tour, Wonderful Women of Disney. A certified Storyteller guide will share and celebrate the contributions of important women throughout Disney history, including the eras of Walt’s early life, Ink & Paint, and Imagineering.
Join voice actress Kaitlyn Robrock, the current voice of Minnie Mouse, as she discusses her experience bringing to life one of the world’s most iconic characters.
This month, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a special Storytime reading of the new Little Golden Book, Walt Disney’s Little Man of Disneyland: A Change of Luck with author and illustrator Nick Balian. A sequel to the beloved 1955 classic Little Man of Disneyland, Balian will read his book aloud...
During the 1920s and early 1930s, rubber hose characters became the staple in animation. With exaggerated flexibility and rubbery limbs, this genre of animation was not only a time saver for animators but gave this era an iconic look. Join us for this two-week intensive class that focuses on 2D...
From body shape to clothing, every piece of a character gives a viewer insight into who they are. Join us for this two-week intensive class as you learn what it takes to design memorable and original anthropomorphic characters. As you create a new personality, dive further into stylized animal...
In February, we celebrate Black History Month by honoring the achievements and culture of members of the African diaspora. Join author Clothilde Ewing for a special reading of Stella Keeps the Sun Up, the whimsical tale of a little girl who is determined to do away with bedtime forever!
During Black History Month, we celebrate the achievements and culture of members of the African diaspora. Join us for a month-long screening of Black Panther (2018), directed and co-written by Bay Area native Ryan Coogler.
Join us as author and Disney expert Marcy Carriker Smothers shares insights from her latest book, National Geographic’s 100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime: Magical Experiences from Around the World and bring some Disney-inspired magic to your next vacation.